Oh yes, done in On1 photo raw. As for cloning scarves - Everton are blue - wouldn't have fitted in at all 😁😁😂😂
Oh yes, done in On1 photo raw. As for cloning scarves - Everton are blue - wouldn't have fitted in at all 😁😁😂😂
We you tempted to add something to the gear collection?
Not the 16-55 - my 16-50 is just as good. But yes, I put a deposit down on an unannounced product from Fuji.
Alan
In my new garden there is a big clump of peonies which I have been eagerly watching to see what the flowers turn out to be like. The first one opened this week. It seems to be the old variety 'Sarah Bernhardt' 😍 This was a hand held focus bracketed set (stacked in Ps) which seems to have worked ok despite the windy evening.
In the Apennines
Who can resist such wonderful textures catching the sunlight.
Ophrys Bertolonii Moretti, which I read is quite rare as well as being unusual.
Orchids are weird and very cunning. This one is mimicing some insect or other to entice its fellows to alight and attempt to mate with the flower, thus acting as pollinator. The blueish patch is called the speculum or mirror.
Pink
In my new garden there is a big clump of peonies which I have been eagerly watching to see what the flowers turn out to be like. The first one opened this week. It seems to be the old variety 'Sarah Bernhardt' 😍 This was a hand held focus bracketed set (stacked in Ps) which seems to have worked ok despite the windy evening.
A pretty pink colour. Yes it looks nicely stacked.
Is it your camera or is it the software that lines up the sets? I have to use a tripod with the Z8, but Helicon seems to fix small movements as wind always seems to be present. I never got on with a 50mm eq macro, the 105 seems a good length for macro.
@Woodsider79 has written:Pink
In my new garden there is a big clump of peonies which I have been eagerly watching to see what the flowers turn out to be like. The first one opened this week. It seems to be the old variety 'Sarah Bernhardt' 😍 This was a hand held focus bracketed set (stacked in Ps) which seems to have worked ok despite the windy evening.
A pretty pink colour. Yes it looks nicely stacked.
Is it your camera or is it the software that lines up the sets? I have to use a tripod with the Z8, but Helicon seems to fix small movements as wind always seems to be present. I never got on with a 50mm eq macro, the 105 seems a good length for macro.
It's the stacking software (Photoshop). It's two stage process, first it aligns the images, then stacks, choosing the bits of each image with most contrast (ie in focus). I don't usually use more than four or five images and it only takes a few seconds for each stage. If there's too much movement (me or the subject) it blurs. Although it was quite windy, in this case the whole flower was moving slightly, rather than individual petals or parts of the image, so it was still able to align quite well.
@NCV has written: @Woodsider79 has written:Pink
In my new garden there is a big clump of peonies which I have been eagerly watching to see what the flowers turn out to be like. The first one opened this week. It seems to be the old variety 'Sarah Bernhardt' 😍 This was a hand held focus bracketed set (stacked in Ps) which seems to have worked ok despite the windy evening.
A pretty pink colour. Yes it looks nicely stacked.
Is it your camera or is it the software that lines up the sets? I have to use a tripod with the Z8, but Helicon seems to fix small movements as wind always seems to be present. I never got on with a 50mm eq macro, the 105 seems a good length for macro.
It's the stacking software (Photoshop). It's two stage process, first it aligns the images, then stacks, choosing the bits of each image with most contrast (ie in focus). I don't usually use more than four or five images and it only takes a few seconds for each stage. If there's too much movement (me or the subject) it blurs. Although it was quite windy, in this case the whole flower was moving slightly, rather than individual petals or parts of the image, so it was still able to align quite well.
Interesting thanks.
Focus stacking is new for me and I am still trying to figure out a methodology. Helicon seems to take into account small movements, but I am not sure.
The burst rate on my Nikon is pretty slow so hand holding seems out of the question.
Canary Wharf, London.
Back to the future? Like scene from sci-fi, nicely processed.
The master started a Canary Wharf theme, so I felt obliged to follow suit. Yesterday, I was going through my old files and came across this shot. I was trying to create a composition with the glass piece above the staircase, but I noticed that a cropped version could bring something different.
Nicely done, shutter speed seems to be just about right. Would be interesting to take shot with drag along one line there.
@Vahur has written:I like all the F F F Fs in the first. This shot could be brought to life with some daring processing emphasising the man, the Fs and the plant pots then darkening out everything else.
He / she / they is an interesting character in #2.
This is back side of Fotografiska, the contemporary photo art gallery, there is also restaurant, so I think that it's service entry for restaurant. The F-s are Fotografiska sign. BTW, it has quite interesting artists at the moment, one is Elliot Erwitt with his mostly BW photos. Other is Bruce Gilden, his exhibition is quite impressive, and maybe even shocking. Glimpse of what can be seen is in Fotografiska page: tallinn.fotografiska.com/en/exhibitions/bruce-gilden I don't think that I will ever do street photography like he does, shooting from extremly close distance with flash....
In the Apennines
i took my first longish walk of the year. I was pleased that I could still cope with the steep climbs. It was a walk where the scenery was not too exiting, and the castle I wanted to photograph was totally overgrown.
The second part of this set are some mostly focus stacked shots of the flora.
I like this shot, it conveys this flowing in wind field very well.
@NCV has written:In the Apennines
i took my first longish walk of the year. I was pleased that I could still cope with the steep climbs. It was a walk where the scenery was not too exiting, and the castle I wanted to photograph was totally overgrown.
The second part of this set are some mostly focus stacked shots of the flora.
I like this shot, it conveys this flowing in wind field very well.
Yes, it's really good.
Pink
In my new garden there is a big clump of peonies which I have been eagerly watching to see what the flowers turn out to be like. The first one opened this week. It seems to be the old variety 'Sarah Bernhardt' 😍 This was a hand held focus bracketed set (stacked in Ps) which seems to have worked ok despite the windy evening.
Nicely done. Lovely flower.
I had a vague memory that you didn't like pink gardens ;-)
I went on a 2 hour photowalk with Fuji yesterday in Chester. Had a lovely time. I managed to borrow the new 16-55 lens - quite nice, but I think my 16-50 is equally as good. Here's a few pictures I took. Feedback appreciated.
I took this through a balustrade at the town hall. It almost worked
Here's a close up of one side.
I liked taking this. I could see at least two stories in the scene.
These are my favorites here. On second shooting position bit left would been better maybe, then the man in background were not blocked. Right now I don't see what he does and it leaves this photo as cliffhanger.
@Vahur has written: @NCV has written:In the Apennines
i took my first longish walk of the year. I was pleased that I could still cope with the steep climbs. It was a walk where the scenery was not too exiting, and the castle I wanted to photograph was totally overgrown.
The second part of this set are some mostly focus stacked shots of the flora.
I like this shot, it conveys this flowing in wind field very well.
Yes, it's really good.
...opening sequence of *Gladiator * 😁
@Woodsider79 has written:Pink
In my new garden there is a big clump of peonies which I have been eagerly watching to see what the flowers turn out to be like. The first one opened this week. It seems to be the old variety 'Sarah Bernhardt' 😍 This was a hand held focus bracketed set (stacked in Ps) which seems to have worked ok despite the windy evening.
Nicely done. Lovely flower.
I had a vague memory that you didn't like pink gardens ;-)
Pink wouldn't be my colour of choice for a complete colour scheme, but there are occasions... and different pinks... This is nice and soft, suits the flower perfectly, and doesn't last long!
Pink
In my new garden there is a big clump of peonies which I have been eagerly watching to see what the flowers turn out to be like. The first one opened this week. It seems to be the old variety 'Sarah Bernhardt' 😍 This was a hand held focus bracketed set (stacked in Ps) which seems to have worked ok despite the windy evening.
Gorgeous picture of a gorgeous flower. I like their foliage too.
@Wormsmeat has written: @Vahur has written:I like all the F F F Fs in the first. This shot could be brought to life with some daring processing emphasising the man, the Fs and the plant pots then darkening out everything else.
He / she / they is an interesting character in #2.This is back side of Fotografiska, the contemporary photo art gallery, there is also restaurant, so I think that it's service entry for restaurant. The F-s are Fotografiska sign. BTW, it has quite interesting artists at the moment, one is Elliot Erwitt with his mostly BW photos. Other is Bruce Gilden, his exhibition is quite impressive, and maybe even shocking. Glimpse of what can be seen is in Fotografiska page: tallinn.fotografiska.com/en/exhibitions/bruce-gilden I don't think that I will ever do street photography like he does, shooting from extremly close distance with flash....
No, flash is so intrusive. Although I'd call those portraits rather than street shots.
-It must be a nice carry around camera. I love Olympus cameras, I should get a small body for street :)
-But wait a second I have GM5 another small Pana
-They are not Olys!
-GAS
In the Apennines
i took my first longish walk of the year. I was pleased that I could still cope with the steep climbs. It was a walk where the scenery was not too exiting, and the castle I wanted to photograph was totally overgrown.
The second part of this set are some mostly focus stacked shots of the flora.
This is so peaceful!
This hill has been severely eroded by water.
This was a second short walk, mostly about Macro.
This is my pick. It’s a very nice place, and the photo is great.